Msd 8598 Ford 289_302 Billet Distributor Installation- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE; FACTOR; Figure 1 Ignition Timing Factors.; TIPs on selecTIng an advance curve
- Page 3 – CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE; selecTIng The advance; Figure 4 Advance Curves.; Timing Curve From Factory; Figure 3 Spring Combination Chart.; SPRING COMBINATION; SLOWEST
- Page 4 – Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing.; BUSHING SIZE; Silver
- Page 5 – Figure 8 Marking the Rotor Location.; INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR
- Page 6 – Figure 9 Wiring to an MSD 6-Series Ignition Control.; coil tower when the engine is cranking or running.
- Page 7 – Figure 11 Wiring with an MSD 7-Series Ignition and Timing Control.; Note: MSD 6 and 7 Series Ignitions; rePlacIng The dIsTrIBuTor gear; Figure 12 Replacing the Distributor Gear.
- Page 8 – Tech Notes; limited Warranty; for special or consequential damages.; service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After; All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; issued to them before; M S D I G N I T I O N
MSD Ford Billet Distributors
PN 8473: 2.3L, PN 8580: 351C, 351M, 400, 429, 460
PN 8582: 289, 302, PN 8584: 351W
PN 85805: 351W w/Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake
Important:
Read these instructions before attempting the installation.
Note: An MSD Ignition is required with this Distributor.
P a r t s I n c l u d e d :
1 - Billet Distributor
1 - Rotor
1 - Distributor Cap
Note: These distributors must be used with an MSD Ignition Control.
TIMING FUNCTIONS
Before continuing with the installation, here are a few definitions you should be aware of:
Initial Timing: This is the base timing (also referred to as idle timing) of the engine before the
centrifugal advance begins.
Centrifugal Advance: The centrifugal (or mechanical) advance mechanism is made up of weights,
springs, advance cams, and an advance stop bushing. The amount and rate of advance that your
distributor is capable of is determined by the centrifugal timing. If you ever wish to lock out the
centrifugal advance, refer to the centrifugal advance section.
Total Timing: This is the total of the initial timing plus the centrifugal advance added together.
Example: 10° Initial + 25° centrifugal = 35° Total Timing.
Note: MSD Distributors are supplied with the heavy (slow) advance springs installed. This is to
prevent detonation in certain applications. Review the information on pages 2-4 to determine
the best advance curve for your application.
1 - Advance Kit
1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant
1 - O-Ring
WARNING: Before installing the MSD Distributor, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnect-
ing the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last.
M S D I G N I T I O N
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE The function of the advance curve is to match the ignition timing to the burning rate of the fuel and speed (rpm) of the en...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE CURVE selecTIng The advance sPrIngs The rate, or how quick the advance comes in is determined by the type of springs whic...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D I G N I T I O N • w w w . m s d i g n i t i o n . c o m • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 6 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing. selecTIng The advance sToP BushIng Three different advance stop bushings are supplied in the distributo...
